ProFESS: Program for Future Environmental Scientists and Stewards
ProFESS 2026 Application Open Now!!
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ProFESS 2026!
More about ProFESS:
💰 Students earn up to $500 learning and applying new ecological and environmental science skills at our native plant nursery or assisting with our community kayaking program.
🛶 Receive Hands-On Environmental Education through immersive, exploration-based learning experiences that allow you to deepen your understanding of the city and the planet where you live. This includes fishing, kayaking, guided walks, bird watching, and more.
🌳 Explore potential career paths in environmental science, ecology, and related fields by gaining real-world leadership experience which will ready you for the future.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Info@landhealthinstitute.org. We look forward to seeing your application!
Hey, Future Environmental Change-maker!
Do you love being outside? Curious about how nature works? Want to make a real difference in your community while getting paid? Apply to the 2026 ProFESS (Program for Future Environmental Scientists and Stewards) this summer with LandHealth Institute! You’ll get to explore the wilds of Philadelphia, meet awesome people, build your future, and make a little cash. If you enjoy hands-on education, are looking to gain new skills and experiences, and want to have fun this summer, we think you would be a great fit for ProFESS. Join us for kayaking, fishing, guided walks, creative projects, meetings with community stakeholders, and more.
Eligible applicants: 8th-12th graders living in Philadelphia
About ProFESS
LandHealth's ProFESS is an 8 to 10-week initiative that seeks to empower high school students (8th-12th) to become future environmental scientists and stewards, through on-the-ground lessons in natural history, watershed health, urban ecology, and environmental justice. Centered around immersive, exploration-based learning, ProFESS offers opportunities for students to explore Philly's local trails and waterways and gain skills in:
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Watershed health and methods of water quality testing,
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Species surveys and field observations,
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Growing native plants and land restoration,
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Kayaking and paddling,
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Community outreach and advocacy
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Public speaking and science communication
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Becoming advocates for green spaces and clean water!
ProFESS students will be paid up to $500 for program participation, dependent upon overall attendance and funding availability. Program dates will be established closer to the start date, and is depending on participant availability. ProFESSors should anticipate committing up to 8 hours each week to ProFESS, including some Saturdays. Program spots are limited, so please be thoughtful in your final application!
